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Gandhi's observation on Indians was a false narrative: RSS chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said Mahatma Gandhi's observation about Indians lacking unity before the British rule was a false narrative shaped by colonial teaching.......

Nehru did a 'tukde-tukde' of Vande Mataram: Modi

Attacking the Congress party over disrespecting the national song 'Vande Mataram', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday criticised Rahul Gandhi for his absence during discussions in Parliament,......

UP to make singing Vande Mataram compulsory in schools

Amid an ongoing controversy over the national song, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said singing Vande Mataram will be made compulsory in every school and educational......

Congress accuses Modi of insulting Tagore, 1937 CWC over Vande Mataram row

Stepping up its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Vande Mataram row, the Congress on Sunday claimed that the PM has "insulted" the Congress Working Committee of 1937, which issued a......

Cong rebuts Modi, says 2 paras of 'Vande Mataram' adopted on Tagore's advice

The Congress hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday after his attack on the party over the dropping of stanzas from "Vande Mataram" in 1937, saying Rabindranath Tagore himself had......

Gopichand Hinduja dies in London at 85

Gopichand P Hinduja, chairman of globe-spanning Hinduja Group, died in London at the age of 85, sources close to his family said. Photograph: Kind courtesy, TheAsianAwards Fondly known as 'GP' in......

Indo-Pak tensions: Ambani, Adani pledge support to armed forces

Billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani have pledged their support to the Indian armed forces, who are currently repelling intense shelling, gunfire, and drone attacks from Pakistan.......

Motherland calling: NRI investments in India

For Saurav, today was a bit unnerving. He had received a call from his cousin Abhay in Ahmedabad and for once he was unable to make a quick decision. Saurav Patel had migrated to the United States......

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

The Old War Office (OWO) of Britain's World War II era prime minister Winston Churchill opened its doors as a brand-new luxury hotel in London with a glittering launch event, complete with surprise......

Janhvi Goes For Gold At TIFF

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rhea Kapoor/Instagram Janhvi Kapoor is having a golden moment at the Toronto International Film Festival, and she captures it perfectly by wearing a gown of the same......

Housefull 5 Arrives On OTT

Aamir Khan's starry magic, Akshay Kumar's buffoonery and more on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your options. Housefull 5Where to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: Hindi A luxury ship......

Mouni Roy's Bhootnii Gives You The Chills On OTT

Kajol resumes her 'maa' duties and Adam Sandler is back to playing Happy Gilmore once again on this week’s OTT special. Sukanya Verma lists your options. The BhootniiWhere to watch?......

We've Seen The Saiyaara Condition Before

Spoiler alert! Just when a story appears to be heading towards its happily ever after, a character turns helpless, as a serious ailment consumes their being. Sickness on screen is a sure shot way......

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

'Don was declared a flop because not many people turned up.''Luckily, Khaike Paan Banaraswala became a big hit.''Word of mouth publicity led to the film becoming a big hit from the second week on.'......

Sachin Pays Heartfelt Tribute To Kargil War Heroes

IMAGE: Indian soldiers celebrate their victory in the Kargil War on July 26, 1999. Photograph: ANI Photo On the occasion of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian cricket fraternity has come......

Azarenka awarded Order of Motherland in Belarus

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Victoria Azarenka for winning the Australian Open women's title on Saturday and awarded her the Order of the Motherland. "Vika -- you are the......

Olympic talk: 'India's attitude towards sport must change'

IMAGE: But as I said, our Olympic preparations should continue throughout the year, in four years, continuously, says gymnast Dipa Karmakar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Dipa Karmakar/X......

Win honor for motherland: China premier

China's Premier Wen Jiabao has urged the men's national basketball team to "win honor for the motherland" during the Beijing Olympics. Wen turned up at a team practice session on Sunday, shaking......

Mr & Mrs Jadeja Meet Modi

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ravindra Jadeja/Instagram Rivaba and Ravindra Jadeja met Prime Minister Narendra D Modi at his official residence in New Delhi, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, on Tuesday, May 16,......